How should HPWHs be placed in cold basements to avoid over-cooling or noise complaints; is ducting worth it?
Put HPWHs in a corner of your cold basement. Keep any ducting short and sweet to help with airflow. Ducting boosts how well it works and feels, but you usually don’t need a ton of it.
Ensure the basement is well-insulated to minimize heat loss and reduce the impact of cold temperatures on the HPWH’s performance then provide adequate ventilation